Welcome to Mama Smiles – Joyful Parenting, where you’ll find educational activities, parenting tips, crafts, and family travel inspiration. I’m MaryAnne, a mom of four, a school teacher, and a homeschooler.
Educational Activities
Parenting Tips
Friendship Ice Cream Is a Fun Way to Practice Sharing
The Surprising Heart of Joyful Parenting
Tips for Parenting Clingy Children
Crafts
An Easy Beginner Wood Burning Craft
Ice Princess Costume – How to Sew Without a Pattern
Easy And Free 18 Inch Doll Printable Shirt Pattern
Travel Inspiration
How do Canal Locks Work? Brilliantly Simple Engineering
Favorite U.S. East Coast Family Destinations for Winter
Silicon Valley Family Day Trips
Hands on Learning
Introduce Your Child to Flying – for Free!
10 Days of Hands On Learning Activities for Kids
Unplugged Coding Activities for Kids
Recent Posts
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